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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.67, 4,348.50 and 1,824.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.67, 4,348.50 and 1,824.50 is: 2,518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.67 : 4,348.50 = 1,824.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.67/4,348.50 = 1,824.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.67x = 4,348.50 × 1,824.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.67x = 7,933,809.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933,809.67/3,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.14

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